
- BGG rank
- BGG #772
- BGG rating
- 7.1
A Fake Artist Goes to New York
- 5–10 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2011

2024
Rules assistance for Chaotic Studio
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Chaotic Studio is a board game released in 2024 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by AuAu Chen and its main mechanics are Drawing.
Chaotic Studio is a drawing game that challenges players’ ability of image segmentation and deduction. According to chosen subject, each player must prepare a specific drawing in three parts on three separate transparent cards respectively. Then, other players try to guess what the Subject is when one of the three parts is revealed and the other two are displayed in a mix with other drawings scattered on the table! The longer it takes anyone to guess the Subject correctly, the more victory points (VP) the Active Player (the drawer) will score. However, the Active Player will gain no VP at all if no one guesses correctly.
Chaotic Studio supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Chaotic Studio is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Chaotic Studio for ages 6 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Chaotic Studio has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Chaotic Studio belongs to these categories: Party Game and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Drawing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Chaotic Studio are: AuAu Chen. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Chaotic Studio as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.